SwordGuyJoe Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 All, I am not sure what to make of this auction . There is a long ken, which I know do exist, but my question is, it is located in China - Is this legitimate? It looks the part, but the fact that it is located in China puts me off immediately. Thanks! http://cgi.ebay.com/Japanese-sword-ken- ... tsupported Quote
Grey Doffin Posted May 25, 2009 Report Posted May 25, 2009 Hi Joe, Appears to be a real Nihonto. Don't know anything about the smith; he might be the one in my index with a 1989 date. Picture 3 shows a close up of what might be a ha-giri (crack in edge) which would be a fatal flaw. Grey Quote
Brian Posted May 25, 2009 Report Posted May 25, 2009 Refer to this post...same seller. viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4834 Brian Quote
Hermes Posted May 25, 2009 Report Posted May 25, 2009 I think the tittle should be "Made in China", Caveat emptor! Quote
David Flynn Posted May 25, 2009 Report Posted May 25, 2009 The Chinese are definately getting better, Yikes Quote
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